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Commanders’ Shovel Pass Fails on Two-Point Try and Eagles Win 24-22

The coaching staff says poor on-field execution, not the play call, decided Washington’s season opener.

Overview

  • The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-22 after Washington’s go-ahead two-point conversion attempt failed late in the game.
  • Offensive coordinator David Blough suggested a practiced shovel-pass concept and head coach Dan Quinn approved the decision to go for two from the 1-yard line.
  • Film shows Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo penetrate the back side and stop tight end John Bates after center Nick Allegretti lost his block, ending the conversion.
  • Quarterback Jayden Daniels and Quinn publicly backed the call and blamed execution, while former players and social-media critics including Robert Griffin III faulted the read and mechanics.
  • Analysts are preparing deeper film study to examine the read, blocking breakdowns and the earlier Stefon Diggs goalpost penalty that removed a prior two-point opportunity and changed late-game options.